Los Cabos Fishing Report – Late March 2026
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for March 16–31, 2026: yellowfin tuna, dorado and striped marlin, with trips near El Arco.
Angler with a fish in front of El Arco, late March 2026
March 16–31, 2026 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Yellowfin tuna showed up offshore, an early sign of the spring season.
- Dorado stayed the most reliable fish, hitting live bait.
- Striped marlin held on the offshore grounds.
- Several group trips came back with tuna, dorado and marlin on the same day.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 72–74°F (22.3–23.5°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 72–74°F (22.3–23.5°C), average 73°F (23.0°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 74°F → 72°F |
| Moon | New moon on March 18. |
Water temperature: NOAA daily sea-surface temperature (OISST v2.1, satellite and buoy blend) for the open water just south of Cabo San Lucas (22.6°N, 109.9°W). Source. For today’s numbers see our fishing conditions page.
What was biting
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna were the news of late March, with schools found on the offshore grounds.
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Dorado kept hitting live bait and remained the most dependable fish of the period.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin held well offshore. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Photos from our boats
Couple with a dorado, late March 2026
Young angler with a dorado, late March 2026
Two anglers with dorado, late March 2026
Angler with a dorado, late March 2026
Two anglers with a yellowfin tuna, late March 2026
Two anglers with yellowfin tuna, late March 2026
Planning a trip for this time of year?
Late March is when spring fishing starts to turn on in Cabo. A full day gives you time for tuna, dorado and a shot at a marlin.
- What’s biting in March, species by species
- Our fleet, from the 23’ panga for inshore roosterfish to the 60’ Hatteras for a full offshore day
- Live prices for every boat, with captain, crew, tackle, bait, ice and water included
- How to tell a striped marlin from a sailfish
Book your charter direct with our family or message us on WhatsApp at +1 307 221 1291.
How we put this report together
This report is based on what our captains and crews reported from their trips during these dates, and on their photos. Photos of billfish out of the water are not shown. Water temperatures come from NOAA and moon phases are calculated for Cabo San Lucas time. This report was updated in October 2026 to this format.
